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cheliceral

/kəˈlɪs.ər.əl/

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adjective

/kəˈlɪs.ər.əl/formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к хелицерам — первой паре придатков у паукообразных и некоторых других членистоногих, часто используемых для питания или защиты.

Relating to the chelicerae, which are the first pair of appendages in arachnids and some other arthropods, often used for feeding or defense.

  1. Relating to cheliceraeC2formalscientific

    Of or pertaining to the chelicerae, which are the first pair of appendages in arachnids and some other arthropods, often used for feeding.

    ruХелицерный

    • The cheliceral structure of the spider is adapted for injecting venom.
    • Researchers studied the cheliceral morphology of the scorpion.
    • The cheliceral teeth are used to crush prey in some species.

    Synonymschelicerate